Adair is a small town in Mayes County, Oklahoma, located in the northeastern part of the state within the Cherokee Nation's historic homeland. The town was established in 1883 and named for two prominent Cherokee brothers, a reflection of the region's deep Native American heritage and the area's settlement history. With a population of roughly 730 people, Adair remains a compact, community-scale place rather than a growing suburb. The town's economy and daily life are shaped by its location along State Highway 28 and its proximity to Pryor, the nearby county hub, and to the MidAmerica Industrial Park. That industrial park, founded in 1960 and based just east of Pryor, is one of the region's most significant employment centers and draws a workforce from across Mayes County and beyond. For Adair, this proximity means residents have access to industrial and manufacturing jobs a short commute away while living in a much smaller, quieter setting. Residentially, Adair is dominated by owner-occupied homes, and the community has a distinctly rural feel. The town's modest scale means neighbors know one another and daily life moves at an unhurried pace. Local institutions, including the public school system, anchor community life and give the town a clear center of activity. Culturally, Adair sits within a region shaped by Cherokee history and rural Oklahoma traditions. Its position in Mayes County places it within reach of the recreational and natural amenities of northeastern Oklahoma, including the lakes and rolling landscape for which the area is known. For residents, Adair offers a blend of small-town stability, regional employment access, and a setting tied closely to the state's Native American and agricultural heritage.